Fort Collins to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

700.7 miles 1127.7 km · straight line
840.8 miles estimated 1353.2 km · driving distance
16h 55min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Jefferson City?

The distance from Fort Collins to Jefferson City is 700.7 miles (1127.7 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located E of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 840.8 miles, taking about 16h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Jefferson City in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Collins and Jefferson City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fort Collins to Jefferson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 55min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 18min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~22h 0min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Jefferson City

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients